Director of Editorial - international

upday started in 2015 as a joint project between Axel Springer and Samsung Electronics to redefine mobile news. And a lot has happened since then!

Today, over 150 media and tech professionals with 28 different nationalities contribute to upday's vision and shape how 25 million users consume news. Headquartered in Berlin, with seven additional editorial offices in Paris, Milan, Madrid, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Stockholm and London, upday operates with the energy of a start-up and the stability of an established media company.

If you’re looking to join a young, dynamic, international team full of fantastic talent that has the energy of a start-up but the stability of an established media company - look no further, we are your match!

• Oversee international editorial strategies to grow UPDAY’s daily usage
• Manage and optimize editorial workflows
• Manage target group and channel-specific development of content formats like morning news update as a podcast or short video productions
• Evaluate data and performance on daily basis and implement measures to reach performance goals
• Working to advance the commercial success of our products
• Review the strategies for push notifications, test alternative approaches, propose improvements
• Work on content strategies beyond text: for podcasts or video content
• Manage content partners for our Top News section
• Motivate and develop your editorial colleagues as well as support the hiring process
• Search for innovations for editorial products and work closely with the product team to test them and eventually implement them
• Help develop strategies to grow UPDAY’s reach- if by SEO, push notifications or other measures

• 6+ years of experience as a writer, copywriter, journalist or content manager; previous startup experience (in-house or agency) or experience in a high-growth digital media environment preferred 
• Proven record of successfully launching and running editorial/content strategies for businesses or in the media 
• Experience in leading a team
• Creativity and understanding needs of various target groups and channels
• Strong data-focus
• Experience in reaching commercial goals.

Our Benefits

• Startup experience with flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes and an inspiring high-pace environment
• A great opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain practical experience in the media and advertising field
• We offer flexible working hours and suitable hardware (smartphone, notebook) for mobile working
• You get free drinks, fresh fruit and discounts in the Axel Springer canteen
• We are located in a brand new and very cool open-plan office in the heart of Berlin
• You don't have fun at work? With us you do! An eSports corner, as well as many other gimmicks, ensure a varied time with us

We have raised your interest?

Perfect!
Then your contact partner for this position is Michelle Meitner.

In order to simplify the flow of reading, we restrict ourselves to masculine terms in the course of the text. Nevertheless, diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture! We are looking forward to receiving all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

A small insight into how we live and implement diversity and inclusion at upday can be found here: https://www.diversity.axelspringer.com/di-stories/upday